RHODES MEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE-provides facilities. for sports activities and physical education department. Harding received her first charter in 1919 while located in Morrilton under the name Arkansas Christian College. In 1924 Harper College of Harper, Kansas, was consolidated with Arkansas Christian College and the name changed to Harding College in memory of James A. Harding_ co-founder of the institution. Dr. George . Benson became president in 1936 upon the retirement of J. N. Armstrong. Dr. Benson was greeted with a $76,000 debt, a result of the depression. Harding, held together by the faith and sacrifice of dedicated faculty members and students, then began her rise to national recognition . 8 .t THE INnRMARY - houses college hospital facilities, including private rooms and wards.
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